Oy, this is a tricky one. Holidays involve a whole lot of tradition, and whenever tradition is involved, emotion is everywhere. And lots of it. But if you're gluten free - or you are on any sort of special diet - sticking to your diet and protecting your health can be really difficult. Not only … Continue reading How to Stay Gluten Free for the Holidays Without Losing Your Ever-Lovin’ Mind
When I first started blogging, one of my very first posts was about my meal prep system (you can read that post here). It was something I had perfected over my years of being gluten free, because for me, there's simply no other way to keep control of my life unless I have ready-made meals … Continue reading This Easy System Will Completely Change How You Meal Prep
You may be wondering what “The Bright Side of Happy” actually means. Well, let me tell you a little story. The Bright Side of Happy is a feeling. It's a destination. It's that little piece of nirvana you might be searching for. For me in particular, it’s the happy I found after going through a … Continue reading Finding the Bright Side of Happy
If you are transitioning to a gluten free lifestyle, you may be feeling overwhelmed with everything that gluten sneaks its way into. Not only are you giving up your favorite breads, pastas, and baked goods, but you’re also wading through a minefield of sauces, condiments, packaged products, and canned goods. The journey can be rough, and … Continue reading 22 Gluten Free Health & Beauty Products I Just Can’t Live Without
As I’ve started blogging about my life with celiac disease, a lot of people have asked me to write a piece about the basics of it all. Most seem to know it has something to do with gluten, but not many people know exactly what it entails, and how it differs from a gluten allergy … Continue reading What You Should Know About Celiac Disease
Today I completed my second round of T:20. I am exhausted, sore, and proud of myself beyond belief. Here’s my review of this brand new program! Feeling so accomplished! Shaun T and I have been tight for a while now. I mean, he doesn’t know that, but we sure have spent an awful lot of … Continue reading My Review of Beachbody’s T:20 Program
Improving your sleep habits may be the missing link in your health and fitness goals. When you think about health and wellness, what comes to mind? For many people, salad and cardio are front and center. But a holistic view of health, wellness, and overall happiness includes so much more. For me, one of the … Continue reading Six Simple Habits for Better Sleep
Woot woot! Vacation time! As I prepare for my upcoming trip to Mexico, I've started to think through the food preparations I will need to make for travel. My preparations will undoubtedly include plenty of paleo travel snacks. Getting ready to fly to Disney World! You can bet I had a TON of extra food … Continue reading The Paleo Travel Snack Survival Guide
This post may contain affiliate links and we may earn compensation when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. Use this efficient system to create 20 whole food freezer meals in under 2 hours! Gluten free, grain free, dairy free, soy free - and delicious! Meal prep. To some, the term … Continue reading 20 Freezer Meals in 2 Hours
Eating out gluten free may seem like an overwhelming task, especially if you are newly diagnosed with celiac disease or a gluten allergy. Here I walk you through my experience as someone with Celiac, but the process can really be applied to any food allergy. If you're newly gluten free, you may be wondering if … Continue reading Eating Out Gluten Free